FAQ

The experience is an indoor experience so the weather does not affect our event. You will only be in the outdoors in the carpark and for the walk to the covered waiting area. Finally when you are finished you will be walking to your car so bring suitable clothing for the weather.

We can change the date and time of your tickets but we need a minimum of 24 hours notice. A 5 Euro change of booking fee applies. Tickets can not be changed later than 24 hours in advance of the day of your booking.

Our booking engine and website are taking bookings. However we have noticed that people using old versions of the browser Internet Explorer are having difficulty booking. If you are unable to see our booking dates or unable to book try changing your browser to Google Chrome or Safari. If you are still unsuccessful call us at 021 2428868 or email: headelf@northpolecork.com.

We limit each time slot to 20 people approx. so you might be selecting a time that is nearly full. Try another time or date or call our booking line at 021 2428868 and we will select a time that is available for you.

Our experience is really quite different. It is a fully interactive 75 minute experience that allows families to interact personally with all the elves, Mrs Claus and Santa. If you have a personal message for Santa we ask you to mention this to one of our elves in Santa’s room. We can not always guarantee that the message will be passed on by our elves but we will certainly do our very best to help! Unfortunately we can not communicate messages left on the “comments” section of our online booking form.

Our experience offers an ASD friendly time (Date to be confirmed – keep an eye on facebook or email us). These bookings can only be booked over the phone 021 242 8868, prebooking is essential. For our ASD friendly time, we have a booklet outlining our experience so you can prepare for your visit. Please find it on our ASD Friendly page, ready to download. We also make a number of adjustments to the experience to make the Outpost more suitable to your family’s needs. This is detailed in our booklet. We welcome all guide and assistance dogs. For further information contact 021 242 8868 or email bookings@northpolecork.com

Take the road to Midleton
Go straight on the motorway and take the second exit Fota / Carrigtwohill
Take the last exit on the first roundabout – road to Fota
Take first exit on next roundabout – Fota / Cobh
Follow the road and pass Fota on your right
Go over the bridge and take the left turn
Follow the road taking the signs to Cobh
After you come down a winding hill you will see a major crossroads with red benches (Please note this turn is before the Apple Green Petrol station / Lidl / SuperValu)
Take the left turn signposted for Cuskinny
Go straight along this road for 2 kms until you get to a T-junction
Take a left turn here for Marlogue
Go over the small humped bridge about 150 metres and The Cork North Pole Outpost is the next left!

Directions from Cross River Ferries (Glenbrook – Carrigaloe):

Come off the Ferry in Carrigaloe and take a right
Follow the road 100 yards and take the first left signposted Rushbrooks Links / Ballymore
Follow the road under the railway bridge and veer left
This road continues for over a mile and will pass through a crossroads
Continue straight all the way to Cuskinny until you get to a T-junction
Take a left turn here for Marloag
Go over the small humped bridge about 150 metres and The Cork North Pole Outpost is the next left!
Welcome!

Our experience is not like a regular visit to Santa! We are an interactive Elf Experience where the Elves and their work in The Outpost is a big part of your visit. You will of course meet Santa but as a group. Here Santa will give each group a very special message about the real meaning of Christmas. After this each family will go up to Santa and get a chance to tell them their Christmas wish and get their photo taken. After this each child will visit the Toy Shop where they will get to select their own toy as a special gift from Santa.

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Unfortunately, No! The Cork North Pole Outpost Experience is a theatrical production and therefore has limited capacity. For each booking time only a few families can enter our magical Elf world. The Elves make sure we do it this way so you can have time with Santa, Mrs Claus and the Elves at the Outpost (when they are not busy making toys…!). Each tour runs every 15 minutes and can only be booked in advance online or on the Elf telephone.

The Cork North Pole Outpost Experience is an immersive theatrical experience for the whole family to enjoy together. Much like going to see a performance in the theatre there is a charge for adults. As well as the theatrical experience adults will also receive a yummy hot drink and a tasty treat from Mrs Claus’ kitchen! We very much encourage adults to get involved and become part of an experience that will celebrate the magic of a child’s belief in Father Christmas and create memories for all the family.

Of course! Babies are classified as a child under the age of 12 months. Please note that a baby ticket does not include participation in any of the activities or qualify for a gift. Please enter your baby’s name during the booking process as Santa can sometimes be forgetful.

There will be a coffee shop in the Check-in waiting area serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and sweets. We will however provide each visitor with a hot drink and cookie from Mrs Claus’ kitchen. Step outside our magical world and Cobh is just 5 minutes away with lots of great restaurants for families.

Every visitor is scheduled in to a pre-arranged programme of activities therefore late arrival will result in a family forfeiting the earliest sessions of their experience. Please don’t call the Elves at The Cork North Pole Outpost Experience if you are running late. Simply inform your greeter on arrival and they will organise for you to join your tour party at the next stage of their tour itinerary.

In the unfortunate event that you can’t make it to The Outpost, if you cancel more than seven days before your booking date we will be delighted to provide you with a full refund. If you need to cancel less than seven days and up to 24 hours before your booking time we will offer a full credit note (in tickets only) to you or a 50% refund. All tickets are also transferable. Just email HeadElf@NorthpoleCork.com.

The house is fully wheelchair accessible. Some of the car park terrain and paths may be unsuitable for some wheelchairs, however our car park staff will be on hand to park you and guide you in the best way. If you wish to give us advance notice of your arrival just email HeadElf@NorthpoleCork.com if you have any other queries.